A.

This chapter has been established for the primary purpose of ensuring that future commercial/industrial development enhances Uintah County. The regulations provide prospective developers with a clear statement of the development requirements for multi-family dwellings with more than four units, commercial and industrial developments, churches, schools, or other non-residential or non-agricultural uses.

B.

In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this title, and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the commercial and industrial zones, the regulations set out in this chapter shall apply to all multi-family dwellings with more than four units, and commercial/industrial uses as well as expansions to existing developments where the proposal will expand the use by thirty (30) percent from the most recently approved site plan.

C.

These guidelines address the visual image of all uses within commercial and industrial developments. Building envelopes that are well proportioned and aesthetically interesting on all visible sides are encouraged.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017)

A dumpster or other garbage collection system is required. All garbage collection systems shall be in an enclosed, sight obscuring, fenced area that is a minimum of six feet tall. In the I-1, I-2, and MG-1 zones, the garbage collection system will not be required to be enclosed unless the use of the property is a use that is allowed in the C-1, commercial zone.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 01-22-2025, O1, § 3, 2-11-2025)

All accesses and required parking areas for any multi-family dwellings with more than four units and commercial/industrial uses shall be a hard surface, and must be connected to both a public or approved private street and to the required parking area, unless the public street that provides access to the site is a dirt or gravel road. Milled or recycled asphalt and gravel or dirt surfaces that have been treated with magnesium chloride would be acceptable as a hard surface in the I-1, I-2, and MG-1 zones unless the use of the property is a use that is allowed in the C-1, commercial zone.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 04-22-2024, O1, § 3, 4-3-2024; Ord. No. 01-22-2025, O1, § 3, 2-11-2025)

Stormwater must be retained on site and infrastructure must accommodate the 100-year storm event. The stormwater system shall be designed by a qualified engineer.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 04-22-2024, O1, § 4, 4-3-2024)

All applications shall include an exterior lighting plan. Lighting plans must comply with Section 17.27.040 of this title. The lighting plan shall:

A.

Show all outdoor lighting fixtures with model type, location, and height. The plan shall show ground lighting levels with either an iso footcandles plan or photometric grid. The maximum allowable footcandles (fc) at property lines abutting residential uses is 0.5 fc. The maximum height of outdoor lighting shall be twenty-five (25) feet.

B.

Prevent glare onto adjacent properties and into the sky. All lighting shall be directed downward unless lighting a flag, sign or similar feature and is approved by the land use authority.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 04-22-2024, O1, § 5, 4-3-2024)

A land scape plan is required except in the I-1, I-2 and MG-1 zones. Landscaping plans shall be approved by the land use authority.

A.

Ten percent of the area used for the use shall be landscaped.

B.

Landscaping in accordance with the approved plan shall be installed or bonded for prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy for the building. Erosion control must be undertaken when seasonal conditions do not permit immediate planting.

C.

Each owner shall maintain landscaped areas of their property, including the replacement of dead and unhealthy plant materials. The site shall be kept free of weeds, dead or unhealthy plants, and shall maintain conformance to the approved design.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 04-22-2024, O1, § 6, 4-3-2024)

Application Fee. A nonrefundable application fee as set forth in the county fee schedule must accompany each submittal.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017)

The land use authority is responsible for reviewing plans for all development, including, but not limited to, construction of any type, outdoor storage, landscaping, lighting, signage and deed restrictions. All plans shall be reviewed by the land use authority to determine their compliance with county land use ordinances and the administrative manual.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017)

The following chapters of the Uintah County Code apply to all multi-family dwellings with more than four units, and commercial/industrial uses within Uintah County:

A.

Fencing and Screening. See fence regulation, Section 17.27.030.

B.

Signs. See sign regulation, Chapter 17.29.

C.

Parking. See parking regulations, Chapter 17.28.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 04-22-2024, O1, § 7, 4-3-2024)

When an industrial use is located on property that has frontage on a state or federal highway a screening plan must be approved by the land use authority. The screening must obstruct the view of the industrial use from the highway. Some examples of screening that could be used include:

A.

Trees;

B.

Other types of tall vegetation;

C.

Landscaped berms, etc.;

D.

Fences/walls.

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017)

The County encourages creative and varied architectural forms. Building details that enrich the character of a building are encouraged. When a multi-family dwelling with more than four units or commercial/industrial building is located along a state or federal highway, Main Street or Aggie Boulevard within the "Urban Boundary" (see map in Appendix A) all building facades facing public or private streets or adjacent residences shall be constructed to the following standards:

A.

Building walls that are longer than thirty (30) feet shall include at least one of the following:

1.

Roof tower feature (Cupolas).

2.

Pitched roof feature i.e. changes in direction, pitch, etc.

3.

Parapet extensions.

4.

Articulations in the facade.

5.

Courtyards, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the length of the building wall with a minimum depth of twelve (12) feet.

6.

Boxed or bump out window openings, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the wall area.

7.

Balconies, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the length of the building.

8.

Covered walkways, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the length of the building wall with a minimum depth of five feet.

9.

Awnings, pergolas, or canopies, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the length of the building wall, multiple awnings, pergolas or canopies could be used.

B.

Each building façade shall include at least three of the following:

1.

Differing exterior material types.

2.

Awnings, pergolas or canopies, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the length of the building wall, multiple awnings, pergolas, or canopies could be used.

3.

Decorative lighting, i.e. lighting that provides color or depth to the building. This is not just lighting fixtures.

4.

Increased amount of glass such as side or transom windows, glass must cover thirty (30) percent of the building wall.

5.

Decorative columns or pillars, must have a minimum thickness of eight inches and there must be a minimum of three columns or pillars.

6.

Decorative cornice, must extend the entire length of the building walls.

7.

Covered walkways, must be a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the length of the building wall with a minimum depth of five feet.

8.

Decorative string course, must be a minimum of eight inches wide and extend the entire length of the building walls.

9.

Wainscot of a minimum thirty (30) inches in height of masonry, stone, or brick

10.

Other comparable architectural features as approved by the land use authority.

C.

Examples of the items listed in A and B above.

Appendix A

(Ord. No. 12-18-2017, O1, § 3, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 11-06-2023, O1, § 3, 11-7-2023)